semiofficial
adjective
Simple meaning
Having some degree of official authority.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
sehmeeuhfishuhlSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
sɛmiəˈfɪʃəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adjective
Having some degree of official authority.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Having some degree of official authority.
Used this way, semiofficial is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Official and authoritative
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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Synonyms
Sense: having some degree of official authority
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